Emergency Management Coordinator

Lieutenant Jason Torrey, Manistee County Emergency Management Coordinator

The Manistee County Emergency Management Office is located at:
Manistee County Sheriff’s Office
1525 E Parkdale Avenue
Manistee, MI 49660

Coordinate mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities for all emergency or disaster situations within Manistee County
Coordinate and/or conduct training and exercises with Manistee County Emergency Response personnel
Coordinate County emergency management activities with those of the State and adjacent jurisdictions
Educate the public as to actions necessary for the protection of life and property in an emergency or disaster
Develop and maintain local Emergency Operation Plans (EOPs) with local facilities, which are required by the State of Michigan
Assure the emergency management program meets eligibility requirements for State and Federal aid
Assist in the development of mutual aid agreements
Assist with applying for and the carrying out of grants for Manistee County and Region Number 7

Region Number 7 Homeland Security Planning Board Member
Chair for the Local Planning Team
Chair for the Local Emergency Planning Committee
Lieutenant for the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office
Manistee County Green Team
Member of 911 Technology Committees
Member of Public Safety Committee
Member of 211 Committee
Member of Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Program Region Number 7 Subcommittee (LETPP)
Member of District Number 7 Emergency Management Association